Bachelor of Sport Management

Victoria University (VU)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00124K; 02475D

Gain the skills for a management career in sports, physical recreation or outdoor adventure, with a Bachelor of Sport Management at Victoria University.You will learn the techniques of management and their application to the sport and physical recreation industries, including:planninghuman resource managementfinanceleadershipmarketingperformance evaluation.By the time you graduate, you’ll be confident and ready to manage professional sport organisations, major sporting events, and sporting facilities. You’ll also be prepared to manage community sport programs, social development projects, outdoor adventure activities, and active recreation experiences.VU is a leading sport university, and you’ll benefit from our extensive sports and physical recreation partnerships. Our classroom activities are blended with online and practical learning. By undertaking work placements, you’ll develop professional connections before you graduate.

Structure

To attain the Bachelor of Sport Management, students will be required to complete 288 credit points (equivalent to 24 units) consisting of:96 credit points of First Year core units192 credit points of core units

Subjects

  • Adventure activities
  • Facility and event management
  • Finance
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Outdoor education
  • Participation management
  • People management
  • Risk and safety management
  • Sociological and historical analysis
  • Sponsorship

Standard entry requirements

Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course.Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).OR:Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).PLUS:IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).OR:Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.Special entry programsIf you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.Learn more about special admission programsAdditional informationStudents will require a Working with Children Check and National Police Check to be eligible to undertake and participate in workplace visits, placements or projects. Use the following site links to obtain additional information:http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=274.

Study pathways

VET applicants will be considered and pathways are available from a range of VET courses.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
City Campus International: $105,000 No
  • Full-time : 3 years
Footscray Park International: $96,000 No
  • Full-time : 3 years

Further information

The course enables graduates to enter a broad range of administrative, management, and professional-support positions in governing bodies, sport clubs, sport facilities, sport events, local government, and community welfare agencies or to gain employment in the fields of outdoor adventure, adventure sports, outdoor education, and corporate training.

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